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3' x 8' VersaMAT® Ground Protection Mat, 95 Ton Load Capacity, Clear - CV38

Model No
CV38
In Stock
$319.00

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Made in USA

Product Summary

  • 100% recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
  • Low-profile slip-resistant traction surface provides impressive grip
  • Supports loads of up to 95 tons* - dependent on sub-surface
  • Available in black or clear
  • Connect together with Turn-A-Links to form a continuous roadway or workpad
  • Man-deployable
  • Contours to different ground conditions due to its flexible design
  • AlturnaMat® tread on one side, also available with a smooth surface
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, Carbon Black, Chromium, Nickel Compounds, and Sulfur Dioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov..

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Model No CV38
UPC 812542022453
Brand Checkers Safety™

Description

VersaMAT® was developed to be a more multi-functional ground protection mat for use where a user is looking for the additional benefit of a walking or standing/working surface with a heavy load capacity for construction equipment. VersaMAT® features a low-profile slip-resistant traction surface making it ideal for pedestrian applications. The standard VersaMAT® has the aggressive AlturnaMAT® tread on one side but is also available with a smooth surface making it truly versatile. Featuring a high load-bearing capacity of 95 tons*, VersaMAT® can also be used as a vehicle track way, vehicle parking area, or staging area for supplies and equipment. Weighing just 86 lbs (39 kg) at its maximum size, VersaMAT® can be easily be deployed by hand. VersaMAT® is manufactured from 100% recycled high-density polyethylene, making it durable and resistant to all weather conditions. VersaMAT® has a flexible construction meaning that the mat will follow the contours of the ground delivering a highly effective access solution on sloping or undulating ground conditions. VersaMAT® can be connected together using our flat Turn-A-Links connectors ensuring you have a firm and secure trackway. In addition, Clear mats are ideal for grass surfaces, as they allow UV light to penetrate the mat reaching the roots of the grass to help keep photosynthesis active longer. The transparent design also keeps the mat cooler in hot climates, which will prevent the mat from burning the grass underneath.

*Load bearing capacity is subject to ground conditions.  Sizing is subject to a manufacturing variance of +/- 5%.

Specifications

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Model No CV38
UPC 812542022453
Brand Checkers Safety™
Color Clear
Quantity Included 1
Pallet Quantity 50
Load Capacity 209,000 lbs or 95 Tons
Load Capacity 95
Length (Inches) 96
Width (Inches) 36
Height (Inches) 0.72

Although plywood may be viewed as a low-cost option, this type of ground protection has many downsides and is not cheaper in the long term due to their shorter life expectancy compared to polyethylene mats. Their load ratings are generally unknown, can vary from sheet to sheet and the load capacity also deteriorates over time.

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The Cons of Using Plywood as Ground Protection

Absorbs water / liquids which increases weight and accelerates rotting and de-lamination of ply mats

Safety hazard from splinters or debris

Risk of cross contamination from oils, chemicals, and fluids

Inconsistent strength properties from mat to mat

Very susceptible to fungi, bacteria, insects and rodents

Very limited life span resulting in a higher cost over time

No traction creates an unsafe often slippery surface for equipment and personnel

The True Cost of Using Plywood

The main reason plywood is the ground protection choice among many contractors is the low initial investment. However, in the long term, using plywood as ground protection is much more expensive than Checkers ground protection mats.

Approximate Cost of Replacing 12 Sheets of Plywood 4 Times Per Year:

1 YEAR
2 YEARS
5 YEARS
10 YEARS
$ 3,600
$ 7,200
$ 18,000
$ 36,000

Ground Protection Mats vs Plywood

Ground Protection Mats
Designed to handle heavy loads
Able to be connected to keep your roadway in place
High ROI - long life helps you keep it for many years
Variety of tread options for vehicles, pedestrians traffic
Able to be easily cleaned to avoid cross contamination
Plywood
Short life span - frequently 1 project resulting in higher cost of ownership
Not able to be interlocked - can move during operations
No weight rating resulting in unpredictable performance
No tread or alternate color options limiting performance or impacting subsurfaces
Risk of cross contamination

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